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SF’s New Park on the Closed Great Highway Is Now Called Sunset Dunes
San Francisco’s parks commission on Wednesday afternoon chose from a list of five finalists to name the park on a now-closed section of the Upper Great Highway.

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California Officials Warn Proposition 36 May Drain Resources From Successful Community Programs
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US Says It Is Now Monitoring Immigrants' Social Media for 'Antisemitic Activity'
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Oakland School Board Could Be Set to Push Longtime Superintendent Out Early
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Trump Says He Will Pause Tariffs for 90 Days, but Not for China
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Sonoma State Charts Its Path Forward After Huge Cuts. Some Staff Are Skeptical
Meet the Power Plant Tucked into Garages and Basements
How to Get Free Entry to California State Parks With Your Library Card
The steep rock cliffs of California's Anza-Borrego Desert State Park photographed at dusk
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Stay on the Line for ‘Drop,’ a Suspenseful New Thriller
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Action and Philosophy Do Battle in Globetrotting ‘The Amateur’
A mysterious man wearing a long black coat walks down a squalid street.
Alex Garland’s Immersive ‘Warfare’ Eschews War Movie Clichés
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Housing Affordability

Meet the Power Plant Tucked into Garages and Basements

In California, an army of smartphone- and internet-connected home appliances is already helping with power grid reliability. How far can it go?

SF’s Single-Family Home Neighborhoods Could See More Apartments, 65-Story Towers Near Downtown

San Francisco officials eye the Sunset and Richmond districts for new mid-rise apartments as they work to meet California’s housing mandates and increase density in the city’s north and west side.

California Lawmakers Push to Lower Rent Cap, Expand Protections. Property Owners Are Worried

Tenants’ rights groups say the bill could help renters hold onto an affordable unit, but property owner groups argue it could discourage landlords from staying in the market.

He Lived in SF Drug-Free Housing for Years. A Relapse Put Him Back on the Streets

San Francisco supervisors are pushing for more abstinence-based housing as state and federal lawmakers move away from housing-first policies, sparking debate over the future of drug-free programs.

Immigration

US Says It Is Now Monitoring Immigrants' Social Media for 'Antisemitic Activity'

The announcement comes following the arrests and detentions of pro-Palestinian student activists such as Mahmoud Khalil and Rümeysa Öztürk, who the government alleges engaged in antisemitic activities.

Border Patrol Said It Targeted Known Criminals in Kern County. But It Had No Record on 77 of 78 Arrestees

Contrary to its public narrative, the agency cast a wide net in its California immigration raid, setting the stage for a legal battle over how the government carries out mass deportations.

California Students, Blindsided by Visa Cancellations, Sue Trump Administration

Lawsuits filed by two international students at California colleges come as hundreds across the country are effectively stripped of the ability to keep studying in the U.S.

Bay Area Musicians Discuss How Corridos Are Connecting New Generations Across Cultures

Corridos, one of the most cherished traditions in Mexican regional music, have become a powerful tool for challenging authority.

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California Officials Warn Proposition 36 May Drain Resources From Successful Community Programs

One California agency, the Board of State and Community Corrections, says it may draw from a prison savings fund that is drying up because of Proposition 36.

SF’s New Park on the Closed Great Highway Is Now Called Sunset Dunes

San Francisco’s parks commission on Wednesday afternoon chose from a list of five finalists to name the park on a now-closed section of the Upper Great Highway.

US Says It Is Now Monitoring Immigrants' Social Media for 'Antisemitic Activity'

The announcement comes following the arrests and detentions of pro-Palestinian student activists such as Mahmoud Khalil and Rümeysa Öztürk, who the government alleges engaged in antisemitic activities.

Oakland School Board Could Be Set to Push Longtime Superintendent Out Early

Board member Mike Hutchinson told KQED that during the board’s meeting Wednesday night, members plan to discuss altering the transition plan for Superintendent Kyla Johnson-Trammell.

Trump Says He Will Pause Tariffs for 90 Days, but Not for China

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the decision to pause tariffs was not made because of the sharp decline in the stock market.

Sonoma State Charts Its Path Forward After Huge Cuts. Some Staff Are Skeptical

Sonoma State University officials hope to boost enrollment by focusing on “career-oriented” degree tracks and community engagement, but the proposal has drawn criticism.

San José Council Election Headed to Runoff, Chavez-Lopez Leads

The District 3 race could shift the balance of power at San José City Hall.

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